Research & Development Engineer Scientist II

Honeywell INC.; Chickasaw (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Honeywell INC. in Chickasaw, AL, is seeking an Engineer/Scientist II to lead catalyst development and production support from prototype to commercialization.

The role involves hands-on lab work, process scale-up, and collaboration with multiple departments to deliver robust catalyst products for global customers. The candidate should have a chemistry/engineering background with at least 2 years in lab operations, familiarity with catalysts and adsorbents, and Six Sigma knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory operations experience with lab-scale equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experimental plans to develop catalyst projects for petrochemicals and fuels to improve energy utilization and yield.
• Develop expertise in catalyst support forming, metals impregnation, and heat treatment.
• Supervise laboratory technicians in carrying out experimental plans.
• Understand catalyst science and how properties relate to performance.
• Use modeling tools and Six Sigma to lead projects to quick completion.
• Coordinate with other UOP departments to ensure robust products.
• Engage with MPT and ISC teams to move development to production handoff.
• Stay current on patent literature related to development programs.
• Evaluate new equipment and data management strategies to accelerate development.
• Participate in safety activities and maintain a safety-first approach.

Skills

Catalysis experience

Adsorbent science

Safety culture

Oral and written communication

Team-oriented work

Team collaboration

Hands-on laboratory work

Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics

Tools

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Job Description

A challenging opportunity is now available for a Engineer/Scientist II in the Manufacturing and Product Technology (MPT) group of UOP R&D. The MPT group is accountable for the development of catalyst and adsorbent products from prototype to commercial production. MPT also provides technical support to UOP Integrated Supply Chain. This role is in Chickasaw, AL. This person will be responsible for a broad range of projects related to catalyst development, production support and scale-up.

Relocation assistance available!

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experimental plans to develop new catalyst projects for petrochemicals, sustainable fuels, and traditional refining to improve energy utilization and maximize yield for our worldwide customer base.
• Develop expertise in key manufacturing technologies including but not limited to catalyst support forming, metals impregnation, heat treatment.
• Complete hands-on laboratory and semi-works experiments and indirectly supervise laboratory technicians on carrying out required experimental plans.
• Fundamental understanding of catalyst science and how catalyst properties relate to performance.
• Utilize Modeling tools, six-sigma tools, etc to lead team to quick project completion.
• Interface with other UOP departments including LST Business, Development, Pilot Plants, ISC, Analytical and Advanced Characterization to ensure robust products for our customers
• Engage with regional MPT and Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) teams to move development products through manufacturing trial runs to enable handoff for continued commercial production.
• Stay current on patent and open literature as they relate to development programs and key technology areas.
• Evaluate and implement new equipment, work processes, and data management strategies to accelerate catalyst development programs.
• Participate in all departmental safety activities and conduct all work with a high degree of attention to safety.
• Utilize six-sigma tools as necessary to implement project work.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or another related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in laboratory operations and running lab scale equipment

WE VALUE

• Prior experience in catalysis and/or adsorbent science desired
• Working knowledge of UOP catalyst and adsorbent technology
• Demonstrated ability to create and work in a "safety first" culture
• Demonstrated oral and written communication and interpersonal skills for direct customer interaction
• Ability to work in both independent and team-oriented modes is strongly desired
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Eagerness to get involved in hands-on work
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

With In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

• employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date 10/29/2026

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants for employment with Honeywell will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy) disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

ABOUT HONEYWILL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Technologies Process Technology helps customers improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance through advanced process technologies and industry expertise. From process licensing and catalysts to digital solutions and engineering services, we support innovation across energy, refining, petrochemicals, and emerging low-carbon industries.

About Us

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy.